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Chinaman
A sand-bar break on the lagoon side of Chinamans Drive, and the gentle counterpoint to Jakes Point down the road. Wannasurf logs it as a beginner's wave, sloppy and powerless, breaking right and left in short (under 50m) rides — but rarely, only around five days a year, so it is a bonus rather than a plan.
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The gentlest wave in this part of the catalogue, but its own published size (3-5ft typical) keeps it a grade above the site's true Level-1 floor, not a reliable first-timer spot. Unreliable too: wannasurf logs it breaking only about five days a year. Longboards only; a shortboard will not plane on it. No lifeguards and no school.
Hazards
- rip current
Nearby spots
The closest graded spots to Chinaman, straight-line distance.
- Jakes Point~3 km · Levels 5-7
Best months to surf here
In-season months for Western Australia, from our editors’ season calendar.
How this spot is sourced
Cross-checked against 1 source, last checked October 2026.